NYCHA Residents Build and Improve Credit Scores with Working Credit
5.15.24
From The NYCHA Journal:
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Transforming Communities Through Art: New NYCHA Artist-in-Residence Program Announced
5.15.24
From The NYCHA Journal:
Calling all artists: Apply to be one of the first artists in residence at a NYCHA development as part of a new program, From Roots to Arts: Celebrating NYCHA’s Cultural Heritage, which will enrich and expand the culture, heritage, and art narratives within public housing by placing local artists and residents at the forefront.
The Sky(scraper)’s the Limit with Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Public Schools’ New Carpentry Co-Op Program
5.14.24
From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's website:
Pittsburgh area high schoolers are learning valuable hands-on skills through the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s (HACP) new Carpentry Co-Op Program, in partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Lucas Metropolitan Housing to Build Housing for Youth Aging out of Foster Care
5.14.24
From WTVG 13 News Toledo:
The site of the old Park Hotel will soon be a home to those seeking housing after they exit the Lucas County Foster care system.
More than 1,500 youth are experiencing homelessness in Lucas County. After securing a $6 million loan, Lucas Metropolitan Housing thinks they’ll be able to expand affordable housing, offering 45 units to young adults age 18-24.
The facility will also host mental health support systems.
Officials Say New Vancouver Low-income Senior Housing Will Improve Lives
5.14.24
From the Columbian:
Local housing officials gathered Thursday to celebrate progress on the construction of a new low-income senior living facility in Vancouver’s Bagley Downs neighborhood.
Laurel Manor, 3333 N.E. 66th Ave., is a four-story apartment building with 82 one-bedroom units next door to Columbia River Mental Health Services.
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Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Set to Expand Workforce Programming through Partnership with Master Builders’ Association of Western PA & New Mobile Workforce Development Initiative
5.14.24
From the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh's press release:
Report: Youth Homelessness in Washington State Declined 40% in 6 Years
4.25.24
HUD Makes Nearly $13 Million in Funding Available for PHAs to Help Youth Aging out of Foster Care
4.22.24
Seattle Housing Authority’s Pioneering Foster Youth Wraparound Services Highlighted
FCC Offers Affordable Connectivity Program Wind-Down Resources
4.16.24
Urge Your Members of Congress to Support Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 That Would Save the Program
American Association of Community Colleges Highlights Columbus MHA Partnership That Provides Housing Opportunities for Community College Students
4.15.24
From the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC):
Lack of affordable housing is a barrier for many in America and has left many community college students facing homelessness.
More than a quarter (26.6%) of all public community colleges have on-campus housing. And in the last year, more community colleges have been working—often in partnership with outside organizations — to provide affordable housing options for their students.